Propastop – Page 3

6. Jul 2026

Masha and the Bear: Why Did Russian Media Go on the Defensive?

Margus Tsahkna’s criticism of the animated series *Masha and the Bear* triggered a swift backlash in Russian media. Within hours, several different propaganda narratives were built around the cartoon, with the focus

Uncategorized

3. Jul 2026

A Fire Smouldering Under the Ashes: Russia’s Negative Image on Chinese Social Media

Chinese state media portrays Russia as a strategic partner, yet sharp anti-Russian narratives are also spreading on social media. Historical territorial disputes, stereotypes and the war in Ukraine have shaped an image

Interview

30. Jun 2026

JJ Green: “The Baltics are next narrative is the attack itself”

"Russia knocked Estonia to its knees," says J.J. Green. "But they did not count on Estonia getting up — and it didn't just get up, it jumped up." The West, he argues

Picture game

28. Jun 2026

Picture challenge answer: the photo was taken at Jägala Manor

In addition to identifying where the photo was taken, the article also allows readers to infer further facts. The solution shows that intelligence information can be extracted even from details that may

Picture game

25. Jun 2026

Picture challenge: Step into the role of an enemy intelligence officer

How much information about the Estonian Defence Forces can you uncover from a media article? Can you identify where the photo was taken?

Propaganda incident

24. Jun 2026

How China built a hidden news network in Europe

French investigators exposed 13 fake news sites posing as independent media but spreading CGTN narratives. The case shows how modern influence operations now use AI, automation and the look of real journalism.

Library

22. Jun 2026

Cinema as a Tool of Information Influence

“Of all the arts, cinema is the most important for us.” This phrase, attributed to Lenin, neatly captures the early Bolshevik understanding of film’s political power. The collection Modern Russian Cinema as

Meedia propagandast

19. Jun 2026

May in the information space: one drone and 12,000 headlines

In May, it took just one drone for Estonia to make global headlines. In international media, debates about NATO’s credibility, Baltic security and Russia’s hybrid threats became intertwined. At the same time,

Analysis

15. Jun 2026

How a Supreme Court Ruling Became a Story of Orthodox Persecution in Russian Media

When Estonia’s Supreme Court ruled that the amendments to the Churches and Congregations Act were constitutional, the same decision was quickly transformed in Russian media into a story about the persecution of

Analysis

12. Jun 2026

Locally Packaged, Kremlin-Made

Kremlin narratives do not reach Estonian social media solely through Russian channels. Often, they appear repackaged in a local form and framed around local issues. A closer look at some popular protest

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